Benicia CA, Democracy under attack, Local vigilance, May Day - National Day of Action, Resist!

Trump’s failed 100 days – and a HUGE nationwide protest this Thurs May 1

100 DAYS OF RESISTANCE – find a nearby May Day Protest below…

From an Indivisible email, April 29, 2025

Today marks the 100th day of Trump’s second term. In that short amount of time we’ve seen him attack our basic constitutional rights like birthright citizenship and due process, shutter federal agencies and programs that millions of people depend on, and target marginalized communities across the country.

But we’re also seeing a growing backlash against this administration. Trump’s approval rating is historically low. Polls show people disapprove of his policies on almost every issue including trade and the economy — and that’s before the real impacts of tariffs and empty shelves hits most Americans. Things have gotten so bad, Trump is demanding investigations into the pollsters.

This shift in the political climate didn’t just happen — the backlash is shaped and driven by the grassroots. Every one of you who showed up to district offices and empty chair town halls, took to the streets to protest, supported independent media, donated to legal and advocacy orgs, and got involved in a thousand different ways played a crucial role in building the backlash that we see today.

And your courage has been contagious. A rising faction of the Democratic Party is beginning to fight back. Universities are beginning to hold the line against Trump’s bullying. Whistleblowers inside the government are speaking out. And folks who’ve never attended a protest in their lives are out in the streets.

So to everyone getting this email who has called your Members of Congress, joined us at Hands Off! protest, hosted a recess event, shared a call to action on social media, wrote a postcard, chipped in with a one-time or recurring donation, started an Indivisible group or joined one, we want to say THANK YOU.

Today doesn’t just mark the 100th day of this fascistic presidency. It marks the 100th day of courageous resistance. If you’re looking for a suitable way to mark it:

Register for one of the nearly 1000 May Day protests taking place this week.

IN BENICIA ON MAY DAY

May 1 is a Thursday, and EVERY Thursday in Benicia there is a VIGIL FOR DEMOCRACY, 5-6:30 PM! Stop by at City Park, First & Military Streets – gather on the sidewalk by the Gazebo. “Come whenever you can, stay as long or as briefly as you can. Bring your signs, bells, kazoos, noisemakers. Invite ten people to join us.”

MAY DAY EVENTS NEAR BENICIA / IN THE BAY AREA

  • This link will take you to a page with details on May Day Protests in Martinez, Napa, Berkeley, and Oakland.
  • This link will take you to details for May Day Protests in Walnut Creek, Rio Vista, El Sobrante and Davis.
  • And here’s the link for San Francisco.